Woolavington, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary
| Place | Woolavington Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Unitary authority | Somerset |
| Lieutenancy area | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Somerset |
| Dove tower ID | 14170 |
| Rings | 8 (full-circle ring), tenor 10–2–24 in F♯See below |
| Frames | 1See below |
| Grid reference | ST347416 |
| Latitude & longitude | 51.17026, -2.93420View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | TA7 8DL |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | I by Historic England |
| Church heritage record | 507 |
| Also | Toilet |
| URL | http://bath-wells.org/towerselect.php?DoveID=WOOLAVINGT |
| Affiliation | Bath and Wells Diocesan Association |
| Performances | Search for performances on BellBoard |
Ring of 8, tenor 10–2–24 in F♯
| Bells | 8 (full-circle ring)Edit details |
| Tenor | 10–2–24 (1200 lb or 544 kg) in F♯ |
| Practices | Fri |
| Overhauled | 1987 by Whites of Appleton |
| Tuned | 1987 |
| Peals | View 48 peals in the Felstead Database |
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [1] | 3–1–9 | F♯ | 24.63″ | 1986 | Whitechapel Bell Foundry | F | FC | ||||
| 2 [2] | 3–2–23 | E♯ | 25.75″ | 1986 | Whitechapel Bell Foundry | F | FC | ||||
| 3 | 3–3–11 | D♯ | 27.00″ | 1953 | Mears & Stainbank | F | FC | ||||
| 4 | 4–1–21 | C♯ | 28.38″ | 1691 | Thomas Purdue | Y | FC | ||||
| 5 | 4–3–14 | B | 30.00″ | 1937 | Mears & Stainbank | F | FC | ||||
| 6 | 6–2–25 | A♯ | 32.50″ | 1611† | George Purdue | Y | FC | ||||
| 7 | 9–0–23 | G♯ | 37.50″ | c1400† | ? Salisbury foundry | Y | FC | ||||
| 8 | 10–2–24 | F♯ | 40.00″ | c1550† | Roger Semson | Y | FC |
Details of frame
| Frame | Bells | Year | Material | Maker | Truss | Layout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 1987 | Cast iron | Whitechapel Bell Foundry |
Notes
[1]Bell history
Bell 1/8 was cast from the metal of bell 5/5 at Charlynch, S Mary V, Somerset
Published: 09/01/2025; updated: 09/01/2025
[2]Bell history
Bell 2/8 was cast from the metal of bell 5/5 at Charlynch, S Mary V, Somerset
Published: 09/01/2025
Update log
| 09/01/2025 | Notes published re history of bells 1/8 & 2/8 [See CB Som, Massey] |